Adult Learning in London: learner stories
Thousands of Londoners have already benefitted from learning, hear some of their stories below.
Jacy, freelance make-up artist
Jacy trained in Media, Film and Theatrical Hair and Make-up at Westminster Adult Education Service. This course, alongside training in accountancy, has enabled her to become a freelance hair and make-up artist, a career which better fits around her childcare responsibilities.
Jacy’s learning has unlocked opportunities working on celebrity shoots, and with big brands such as House of Holland. See some examples of Jacy's work.
Mattia, community vaccinator
Mattia studied functional skills in English at Haringey Adult Learning Service. Mattia was ‘a bit sceptical’ when starting the course but soon released how the much the course was helping him improve his confidence and skills.
After completing his course Mattia was able to secure a better paid role as a community vaccinator, delivering COVID-19 and flu vaccines to Londoners who find it difficult to leave their homes.
Luisabel, operations and logistics coordinator
Before starting learning, Luisabel had not been working for a few years whilst focusing on looking after her young daughter.
Luisabel was initially looking into university education, even securing a University offer, before deciding to pursue more practical and hands-on experience.
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